silver belle

Monday, September 17, 2007

It just so happened that I was traveling to the perfect location to wear my silver belle. Hence the ferocious knitting that took place here last week. My parents spend a couple of weeks every fall in Carmel, California. This year, they invited me to come out for a few days. (Or did I invite myself? I really can't remember.) It not only gave me an opportunity to be in one of my favorite parts of the country, it gave me precious timealone with my parents. And you know once you start your own family, those times just seem to stop. You can steal a couple of hours here and there, but it just isn't the same. My husband explained to the children before I left, how important it is to spend time with your parents. We hope they will always want to spend time with us. He also does an amazing job at holding down the fort. Needless to say, the trip was everything I had hoped for. Of course there was knitting and of course silver belle photos were taken. These were actually taken at Pebble Beach.

Needles: Size 8Size: smallButtons: 3 of my grandmothers, using the back side

Start to Finish: July 31, 07 to September 12, 07

Notes:: I made a couple of modifications to this sweater. I made the smallest size but made the peplum the largest size in length, 12 inches. I wanted the fit a little longer. I also used three buttons instead of two, thinking that this would perhaps keep one button band on top of the other. Maybe it helps a little. Just a little.

I loved working on this sweater. The charts are easy to follow, and I loved how you increase in the sleeve to make the front and the back at the top. The yarn is great. Soft, warm, all that good stuff. I do think that the small size is not very small. I am sort of on the tall side, with longish arms, and I knit the correct length for the sleeves. I feel that if you are shorter, you will have to make adjustments on the sleeve.

I've been waiting all day for your post. It was worth the wait...Your sweater is magnificent.WOW!!! I really do love it. The scenery helped...that one beautiful place. Glad you had some QT with the folks. That is alwas good for the souls. Great job on the sweater!!!!!!

Wow, wow, wow!! I am so impressed. This is gorgeous. The color, the fit--perfect!!! Gorgeous location also. And how sweet you were able to spend time alone with your parents.

Can't wait to see your next project! I saw a sweater in the newest issue of Rebecca Magazine and it reminded me to this a bit, a pullover though. I thought immediately of you. I'd never be able to make it, but I bet you could whip it up in a flash. :)

This is drop dead gorgeous. Oh Leslie, you are SO good . . I don't even know what to say. You and your sweater look like you've walked right out of a fashion mag. I'm so happy for you . . that you're proud of your work (you should be) and that you have the most beautiful sweater to wear. I do not doubt you will be stopped everywhere you go with tons of compliments. You deserve every one of them!!

Silver Belle is beautiful. You look better in it than the model did. I didn't even like it until I saw yours. Now I'm considering making it. I can actually see myself in it. Great photo shoot! I agree with you, Carmel is one of my all-time favorite spots.

That sweater is a work of art - looks outstanding. Great job! It fits you to a T. I'd never be able to knit to fit so perfectly. Enjoy that one - I believe it will be worn and worn a lot :) The color is divine.

Leslie, what a beautiful sweater. It certainly looked perfect for a visit by the ocean. I have read all of your prior posts too. I always file your experiences with your kids into my memory so I can use them with my own children. Thank you for all the good parenting tips. The zucchini bread looks yummy. I am not sure how long my computer will be out of commission, but I will try to keep up when I can long onto my husbands work laptop.

That is one of the most beautiful sweaters I've ever seen. I was not at all interested in it when I saw it in VK, but I LOVE your version! I think the added length in the body is key, and I like the extra buttons. Just perfect.

oh wow! the sweater is amazing! and the photos take my breath away! this looks like a photoshoot for a debbie bliss catalogue!!! stunning! and i am glad you got some needed time with your parents sans kids. you can tell by the number of trips i take with my parents that i really appreciate the need for this!

Wow, Leslie, you did an amazing job on your silver belle. But of course you would; you're an amazing knitter!! It's just beautiful. When I grow up and am a big knitter, I hope I can create things like you.;-)

Glad you also got time with your parents. Too bad you couldn't trek inland a bit; Carmel is only a few hours away...

Oh my GOSH. I LOVE that sweater. LOVE. Like, I might come steal it, since I think we're not that far away at the moment. So if it goes missing, you'll have to come track me down in Colorado to find it.

Oh it is gorgeous, really spectacular and the fit is perfect, I like how you made it longer, more flattering.

I have a question re: the yarn. I am stalking Debbie Bliss's Ruby pattern at the moment which is a cabled coat in the same yarn, it is pretty expensive to knit so I don't want to be disappointed. How do you like the yarn? I noticed another blog, felt the yarn too heavy for a cabled knit and wondered if you have any thoughts. Sorry to ask so many questions...

You have inspired me to do my own version of this. I like that you lenghtened the peplin a bit, I'm planning on doing the same. I had to run out today & get the yarn but I couldn't find enough of the Debbie Bliss yarn in a colour I liked so I'm using a similar yarn.

I think I can honestly and without exaggeration say that this is the most beautiful sweater I've seen - EVER! I'm totally stunned by the beauty of the pattern as well as the wonderful colorway you've knit it in! This is a masterpiece for sure - absolutely magnificent!!!

Hello, I am one of the french Silver Belles's knitters of the french Kal and I was wondering if you could help us with the pattern. Your Belle is actually so great that I have no doubts you can. Well, we have a problem with the peplum which seems to be tooooooo much larger regard as the indications on the patern (30" for the first size and we have more than 60" on the bottom part). Do you rememerber having this problem ? Do you know if the parttern is wrong ? Thanks for your help.

you know, i saw this in the mag and loved it, but then waffled--wasn't sure it would really look that great on me or be worth the money for the yarn. i saw yours on the kal blog just now and i am SOLD! it is so so beautiful--when i make it (now i'm sure it's a when) i'm going to make the same mods so that mine looks as good on me as yours does on you! it's perfect!

As everyone before me has said, you did an amazing job on this sweater. It looks fantastic on you, and what a perfect setting for wearing it. The fact is, your body type (tall and thin) perfectly showcases the design of this sweater. I found the link here from Ravelry. Nice job!